Thanks guys for all these information. I finally chose Onkyo TX-NR809 and is delivered today due to it's cheaper than Denon 3312 and it comes with 8 hdmi inputs. I will use it as a 7.1 pre and it will power the rear back two channels. I mainly use it for movies and I think about 30% for music. Hopefully I won't be disappointed.
Emotiva UMC-1, Onkyo TX-NR809, or Denon AVR3312CI
I need opinions please. I want to buy a new processor, and I finally have three choices that don't know which to buy. Recently I bought the EMO XPA-5 for my HT. I am still debating which one is better since they all have functions I need and within my budgets. Onkyo is cheaper than the Denon, but heavier than Denon, I always think heavier is better. But Onkyo had some issues before, not sure the 809 has been fixed. I have never own a EMO pre before, not sure it's better than other two. Now it is on sale for $499 only. Please help, thanks.